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by ABrescia
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: To the Bat Poles with an Instant Costume Change Lever
Replies: 7
Views: 5849

Re: To the Bat Poles with an Instant Costume Change Lever

No lift platforms on the bottom of the poles. Sorry to nitpick And the Instant Costume Change lever would be half way down the shaft... When designing a scene for a comicon , imagery is #1. Photo op for the public would prohibit lifts. People would be falling off or unable to climb up. I always des...
by ABrescia
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:10 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: To the Bat Poles with an Instant Costume Change Lever
Replies: 7
Views: 5849

To the Bat Poles with an Instant Costume Change Lever

bat poles robin4.jpg To the Batpoles display was enjoyed by everyone here in Connecticut at Terrificon last weekend. Even Dr. Frankenstein and The Bride got to flip the Instant Costume Change Lever !! Great working with Bob DeSimone who brought a magic touch to the many children who stopped by, esp...
by ABrescia
Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

That is some amazing work right there... And thanks for those WIP pics, very impressive to see how this was built. Can I ask what the dimensions are? For those of us that might try this too one day... I am getting ready to build more and will try to update the thread with some dimensions. I estimat...
by ABrescia
Mon Sep 25, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

Awesome work! What are the strips used on the seams? Aluminum flat stock? Are they glued on? What did you use for the metal parts on the shelf? All wood construction with a metal style paint. The shelves are stainless steel sheets glued onto MDF. I am looking at having the trim done in metal but I ...
by ABrescia
Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

Just some build photos and a few links to parts. Did everything in 120V so no need for transformers, Used a Raspberry PI to loop the video clips. 120V lights https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6WULBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 switches https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZWW...
by ABrescia
Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

1966 Bat Computer Bruce Wayme
1966 Bat Computer Bruce Wayme
The great Bruce ( Bob DeSimone) Wayne answering the call !
by ABrescia
Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

Bat Signal was mine also . I will start on new thread on that build. It was harder and easier at the same time since there are no full pictures of the 66 Bat signal. I think it was a Mole Richardson film spot light ? Here is a nice close-up up the IBM punch cards used with our Bat Computer display. ...
by ABrescia
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Re: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

Also took some IBM punch cards and printed the 66 Batman logo on the front with riddles from the show on the back. A nice give away for the kids to take home.
1966 Bat Computer Batman
1966 Bat Computer Batman
by ABrescia
Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut
Replies: 18
Views: 11484

Bat Computer on display at Terrificon Connecticut

The Bat computer display was a great hit for young and old last weekend in Connecticut. It was also on stage with Burt Ward and Lee Meriwether during the Q and A. Bat phone also plays random calls from Batman and Commissioner Gorden when picked up ! I may post some build photos if people are interes...
by ABrescia
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:24 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: 1966 Bat Signal 1:6 Scale complete :-)
Replies: 26
Views: 18809

Re: 1966 Bat Signal 1:6 Scale complete :-)

To User Tmmello, in your research of building your signal did you come up with an answer to my posting ? viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5538

Being new to the forum I am still restricted in sending a PM

Andy B.
by ABrescia
Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Replica build of the 1966 Bat Signal
Replies: 4
Views: 4090

Replica build of the 1966 Bat Signal

I am building a Bat Signal from a 1942 GE WWll search light ( 1989 movie) but had a request to do one for an upcoming show that would match the 1966 Bat Signal. Problem is that I am having trouble matching which light they used in the show. It looks like a 36" Mole-Richardson style stage (movie...